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Allegheny National Forest - Brush Hollow XC Ski Trail

7.7 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Allegheny National Forest - Deerlick XC Ski Trail

9 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Allegheny National Forest - Heart's Content XC Ski Trail

8.3 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Allegheny National Forest - Mill Creek Trail

5.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass

Allegheny National Forest - Minister Creek Trail

6.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass

Allegheny National Forest - Tidioute Riverside RecTrek Trail

4.5 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Dirt, Grass

Allegheny National Forest - Twin Lakes Trail

16.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass

Back Mountain Trail

5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Bedford Heritage Trail

2.65 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Bellefonte Central Rail Trail

1.3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Bells Gap Rail Trail

6.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Big Woods Trail

3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Blairsville Riverfront Trail

1.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Blue Marsh Lake Multi-Use Trail

28.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Browns Run Trail

0.9 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Buffalo Flat Trail

0.5 mi

State: PA

Dirt

Buffalo Valley Rail Trail

9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Gravel

Butler-Freeport Community Trail

19.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Butterfly Acres Trail

0.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Capital Area Greenbelt

20.9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Cinder, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Accordion

Chester Creek Trail

2.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Clarion Highlands

8.5 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Clarion-Little Toby Trail

18 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Clearview Park Trail

0.76 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Woodchips

Coal & Coke Trail

6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Conewago Recreation Trail

5.1 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Conservancy Narrow Gauge Rail Trail

2.1 mi

State: PA

Dirt

Cowanshannock Trail

1.27 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Cumberland Valley Rail Trail

9.4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Grass

D&H Rail Trail

38 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt

D&L Trail

141.3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

David S. Ammerman Trail (formerly Clearfield to Grampian Trail)

10.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Endless Mountain Riding Trail

9.2 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Dirt

Enola Low Grade Trail

27.6 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Exeter Scenic River Trail

2.3 mi

State: PA

Cinder, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Five Bridges Trail

8.5 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass

Five Star Trail

7.75 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Forks Township Recreation Trail

2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Dirt

French Creek Trail

4.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

George B. Will Trail

5.6 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Grass

Ghost Town Trail

47.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Goshen Road Trail

0.9 mi

State: PA

Gravel

Gravity Trail

4.15 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Great Allegheny Passage

150 mi

State: MD, PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Great Shamokin Path

3.5 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails

7 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Greene River Trail

5.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Hanover Trolley Trail

3.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Heritage Trail (PA)

1.1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Honan Avenue Trail

3.5 mi

State: PA

Dirt

Hoodlebug Trail

10.5 mi

State: PA

Gravel

Houtzdale Line Trail

10.5 mi

State: PA

Gravel

Indian Creek Valley Bike Trail

8 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Iron Horse Trail (PA)

10 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt

J. Manley Robbins Trail

2.5 mi

State: PA

Grass, Gravel

JFK Walking Trail - Pottsville Bike Path & Jogging Area

0.82 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Lackawanna River Heritage Trail

17.9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Lancaster Junction Trail

2.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail

2 mi

State: PA

Cinder, Dirt, Grass

Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

14.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Lehigh and New England Trail

2.7 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Liberty Bell Trail

0.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Lower Trail

16.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Lowlands Trail

6 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Lycoming Creek Bikeway

5.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Lykens Valley Rail Trail

9.2 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Mahoning Shadow Trail

15 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Marienville Bike Trail

23.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

McClintock Trail

9.4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Mill Creek Trail (PA)

0.9 mi

State: PA

Woodchips

Nor-Bath Trail

5.1 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

O&W Trail - PA

8 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Oil Creek State Park Trail

9.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Old Tram Trail

1.8 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

PWS Trail System

36 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Palmer Township Recreation Trail (Towpath Bike Trail)

7.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Panhandle Trail

29 mi

State: PA, WV

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Parrish Trail

1.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Gravel

Path of the Flood Trail

4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Ballast

Penns Creek Path (Mid State Trail)

3.6 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone

Perkiomen Trail

19.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Pine Creek Rail Trail

62 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Plainfield Township Trail

6.7 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Pymatuning State Park Spillway Trail

2.9 mi

State: PA

Ballast

Radnor Trail

2.41 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Rail 66 Country Trail

12.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Cinder, Gravel

Railroad Grade Trail (Ives Run )

2.6 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Cinder

Red Clay Creek Trail

1 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Gravel

Redbank Valley Rail Trail

57.58 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone

Roaring Creek Watershed

8 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Roaring Run Trail

5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Rock Furnace Trail

1.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Samuel Justus Recreation Trail

7.1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Sandy Creek Trail

12 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Schuylkill River Trail

76.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail

7.3 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Sentiero DiShay Trail

13.4 mi

State: PA

Dirt

Snow Shoe Rail Trail

18.5 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Gravel

Springlawn Trail

2.1 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Stony Valley Railroad Grade

21.5 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Struble Trail

2.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Susquehanna Warrior Trail

12.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Switchback Railroad Trail

18 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Dirt, Gravel

Union Canal Trail

6.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Vestal Trail

0.5 mi

State: PA

Grass, Gravel

Warren to North Warren Bike Trail

3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Warwick Township Linear Park Trail

1.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

West Penn Trail

17 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Westmoreland Heritage Trail

14.4 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Wissahickon Valley Park Trail

8.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Gravel

Wolf Run Trail

4.2 mi

State: PA

Gravel

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Allegheny National Forest - Brush Hollow XC Ski Trail This trail is not groomed. Three stacked loops offer a variety of hiking and skiing opportunities at a range of difficulty levels. The trail starts out on a railroad grade along Big Mill Creek. This...	PA	7.7 mi	Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	1 reviews
	Allegheny National Forest - Deerlick XC Ski Trail This trail is not groomed. The trail is a combination of logging roads, railroad grades and pipelines that offer challenges to a wide range of skill levels. Trail is marked with blue diamonds.	PA	9 mi	Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	1 reviews
	Allegheny National Forest - Heart's Content XC Ski Trail This trail is not groomed. The three loops are suitable for beginners. The trail is marked with blue diamonds. Check out the short 1.2 mile Hearts Content Interpretive Trail which offers a scenic hike...	PA	8.3 mi	Dirt, Grass, Gravel	1 reviews
	Allegheny National Forest - Mill Creek Trail The Mill Creek Trail serves as a connector between Twin Lakes Recreation Area and the Brush Hollow Trail. Just south of Forest Road 138, the Mill Creek Trail leaves the Twin Lakes Trail and heads...	PA	5.6 mi	Dirt, Grass	1 reviews
	Allegheny National Forest - Minister Creek Trail This moderately difficult trail features great views of Minister Creek and passes by several outstanding rock outcropings, the latter about 1 mile from the trailhead parking lot. This heavily used...	PA	6.6 mi	Dirt, Grass	2 reviews
	Allegheny National Forest - Tidioute Riverside RecTrek Trail Located on the western side of the Allegheny National Forest, this trail extends north to south, parallel to the Allegheny River from the town of Tidioute to Grove Run. The trail retains much of the...	PA	4.5 mi	Ballast, Dirt, Grass	4 reviews
	Allegheny National Forest - Twin Lakes Trail This trail passes through a variety of pleasing landscapes. The area near Crane Run is especially scenic. The trail is marked with white diamonds. The skill level of this trail is rated more...	PA	16.6 mi	Dirt, Grass	0 reviews
	Back Mountain Trail The Back Mountain Trail, originally built by lumber and ice king Albert Lewis of Wyoming Valley 115 years ago, was acquired by the Lehigh Valley Railroad in 1887. Lumber, ice, leather goods and...	PA	5 mi	Crushed Stone	17 reviews
	Bedford Heritage Trail The Bedford Heritage Trail provides a safe and picturesque connection between a topnotch resort and a nationally recognized downtown. From the Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa, the trail snakes...	PA	2.65 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	2 reviews
	Bellefonte Central Rail Trail Serene year-round, the Bellefonte Central Rail Trail (BCRT) in central Pennsylvania runs along 1.3 miles of the old Buffalo Run, Bellefonte and Bald Eagle Railroad corridor. The original 19-mile line...	PA	1.3 mi	Asphalt, Cinder, Crushed Stone	7 reviews
	Bells Gap Rail Trail The Bells Gap Rail-Trail is really two trails in one-a flat 2.1-mile southern section with smooth crushed limestone surface, and a rougher, more difficult northern section best-suited for mountain...	PA	6.3 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass	4 reviews
	Big Woods Trail Envisioned as a multi-use trail that will eventually connect the Thun Trail section of the Schuylkill River Trail in Union Township in southeast Berks County to the towns of Elverson and St. Peters in...	PA	3 mi	Crushed Stone	0 reviews
	Blairsville Riverfront Trail The Blairsville Riverfront Trail is a scenic woodland trail located along the Conemaugh River. The property the trail was built on is owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who maintain a...	PA	1.7 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Blue Marsh Lake Multi-Use Trail The Blue Marsh Lake Multi-Use Trail loops around a manmade reservoir just outside of Reading in southeastern Pennsylvania. The trail has a mixture of surfaces (hard-packed dirt, grass, gravel and...	PA	28.6 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	9 reviews
	Browns Run Trail One mile of the proposed 4-mile Browns Run Trail is currently open near Masontown in German Township, Fayette County. The trail follows the former Monongahela and B&O lines from Lardin House, a local...	PA	0.9 mi	Crushed Stone	3 reviews
	Buffalo Flat Trail	PA	0.5 mi	Dirt	0 reviews
	Buffalo Valley Rail Trail Currently, 9 miles of the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail are complete. The trail runs between Lewisburg and Mifflinburg, and interpretive signs relate the region's history. The trail is mostly paved at...	PA	9 mi	Asphalt, Gravel	24 reviews
	Butler-Freeport Community Trail Built in 1871 to transport the region's high-quality limestone to support Pittsburgh's growing steel industry, the Butler-Freeport line was the first railroad in Butler County. After a two-day...	PA	19.5 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt	33 reviews
	Butterfly Acres Trail Situated near the south end of Lititz borough, the half-mile long Butterfly Acres Park Trail follows a restored wetland and small stream, connecting two neighborhoods. A smaller segment, which is...	PA	0.5 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
	Capital Area Greenbelt Originally conceived by landscape architect Warren Manning (a disciple of Frederick Law Olmsted), the Capital Area Greenbelt is a 20-mile ring of parks and trails circling the Pennsylvania capital...	PA	20.9 mi	Asphalt, Cinder, Concrete, Crushed Stone	27 reviews

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Chester Creek Trail The nearly 3-mile long Chester Creek Trail is finally a reality after nearly two decades of planning. Phase 1 of the multi-use trail was opened to the public in late 2016. It follows the path of the...	PA	2.8 mi	Asphalt	9 reviews
Clarion Highlands The Clarion Highlands Trail is one of the highest rail-trails in the Commonwealth. It traverses the Allegheny Plateau, passing over the divide between the Clarion and Allegheny Rivers, and follows the...	PA	8.5 mi	Dirt, Gravel	5 reviews
Clarion-Little Toby Trail This picturesque trail meanders along the Wild and Scenic Clarion River and Little Toby Creek through Elk and Jefferson counties between the charming small towns of Ridgway and Brockway. Tree cover...	PA	18 mi	Crushed Stone	30 reviews
Clearview Park Trail A short, but sweet, unassuming trail which runs on former trolley right-of-way while flanked by Clearview Avenue above and Crafton Boulevard below. Provides a traffic-free alternative to busy Crafton...	PA	0.76 mi	Crushed Stone, Woodchips	0 reviews
Coal & Coke Trail The scenic Coal & Coke Trail connects the communities of Mount Pleasant and Scottdale in Westmoreland County and offers many glimpses of the picturesque nature and local communities of Westmoreland...	PA	6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	7 reviews
Conewago Recreation Trail The Conewago Recreation Trail in northwestern Lancaster County parallels Conewago Creek over most of its length, as it passes through farmland and forests. A unit of the Lancaster County Department of...	PA	5.1 mi	Crushed Stone	39 reviews
Conservancy Narrow Gauge Rail Trail Located at 2,100 feet and next to the Loyalsock State Forest in northeast Pennsylvania, this trail in the small town of Eagles Mere has a rich history. In 1892 the Eagles Mere eight-mile narrow gauge...	PA	2.1 mi	Dirt	1 reviews
Cowanshannock Trail The short but scenic Cowanshannock Trail is a great pathway for hikers, walkers, and bikers to use to link to the larger Armstrong Trail. The Cowanshannock is 1.27 miles long, and plans are to extend...	PA	1.27 mi	Crushed Stone	3 reviews
Cumberland Valley Rail Trail The Cumberland Valley Rail Trail runs down the middle of its namesake: the Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania, between the South Mountain and Blue Mountain ridges on the eastern flank of the...	PA	9.4 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Grass	44 reviews
D&H Rail Trail Update: Please also note that the trail head at Simpson is closed owing to gas pipe line digging and construction until the beginning of 2018. Thereafter, verify that the trail may actually be...	PA	38 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt	24 reviews
D&L Trail Eastern Pennsylvania’s D&L Trail spans just over 140 miles through the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor from Bristol, in the Greater Philadelphia region, to Mountain Top, nestled in the...	PA	141.3 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	272 reviews
David S. Ammerman Trail (formerly Clearfield to Grampian Trail) Once known as the Clearfield and Grampian Trail, in 2011, the name was changed to the David S. Ammerman Trail in memory of the man who championed turning the abandoned rail corridor into a...	PA	10.5 mi	Crushed Stone	17 reviews
Endless Mountain Riding Trail The local riding club enjoyed this former rail line, which was purchased in 1944 for a dollar from the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, as a bridle trail for many years. It changed management...	PA	9.2 mi	Ballast, Dirt	2 reviews
Enola Low Grade Trail Caution: On April 12, 2018, a fire severely damaged the Martic Forge Trestle, which runs over Pequea Creek and River Road on the Enola Low Grade Trail. Access to the trail going west from the Route...	PA	27.6 mi	Crushed Stone	98 reviews
Exeter Scenic River Trail The Exeter Scenic River Trail traces the north bank of the Schuylkill River. The tree-lined route provides views of the river and runs to the Klapperthal Trail at the base of Neversink Mountain. Visit...	PA	2.3 mi	Cinder, Crushed Stone, Gravel	7 reviews
Five Bridges Trail The Five Bridges Trail in northwestern Pennsylvania uses a portion of the former Pittsburgh and Shawmut Railroad corridor, which ran from Brockway to Brookville. Begin at the western end of the...	PA	8.5 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass	2 reviews
Five Star Trail Trail users on this inviting corridor follow the path of an old Southern Pennsylvania Railroad line, in some places traveling alongside unused tracks (not to be confused with the newer Southwest...	PA	7.75 mi	Crushed Stone	5 reviews
Forks Township Recreation Trail The Forks Township Recreation Trail follows the an old right-of-way of the former Lehigh & New England Railroad. Starting at the trail's midpoint behind the Riverview Country Club in Easton, you'll...	PA	2 mi	Asphalt, Dirt	9 reviews
French Creek Trail A work in progress, the French Creek Trail is one of several trails being developed by East Pikeland Township. Although a small part of it follows the route of the former Pickering Creek Railroad,...	PA	4.6 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	3 reviews
George B. Will Trail The George B. Will Trail in Tiadaghton State Forest is named for an early 20th-century Pennsylvania forest ranger. The trail is popular with cross-country skiers and travels through a mixed-pine...	PA	5.6 mi	Ballast, Grass	3 reviews
Ghost Town Trail Despite its eerie name, there's nothing scary about the Ghost Town Trail. It is actually named for the numerous towns that were served by the Ebensburg & Blacklick Railroad, as well as the Cambria &...	PA	47.3 mi	Crushed Stone	66 reviews
Goshen Road Trail The Goshen Road Trail runs through Newtown Township, which lies about 30 miles west of Philadelphia. Just shy of a mile, the crushed-stone trail offers a great place for a quick run. The route, which...	PA	0.9 mi	Gravel	0 reviews
Gravity Trail Constructed in 2012, the Gravity Trail is one of the newer additions to the extensive network of trails and greenways that criss-cross the Greater Reading metro area. The trail's unusual name comes...	PA	4.15 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	0 reviews
Great Allegheny Passage Now the longest rail-trail east of the Mississippi River, the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) spans two states in its course along great rivers and across mountain passes. Running from...	MD, PA	150 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	124 reviews
Great Shamokin Path Tracing a section of the abandoned Rural Valley Railroad corridor the Great Shamokin Path parallels the Cowanshannock Creek for 3.5 miles. The eastern part of the trail, which is surfaced primarily...	PA	3.5 mi	Dirt, Grass, Gravel	1 reviews
Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails Like so many trails in this area, the Great Hazleton Rails to Trails occupies the former corridor of a railroad line that supported the local coal mining industry. After a half century of disuse, the...	PA	7 mi	Crushed Stone	15 reviews
Greene River Trail About 60 miles south of Pittsburgh, the beautiful Greene River Trail parallels the Monongahela River as it winds through the coal mining region of Greene County. Conrail originally used the rail...	PA	5.2 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	13 reviews
Hanover Trolley Trail The Hanover Trolley Trail is being built along the 16-mile corridor of the York-Hanover Trolley Line that ran between the two cities in the early 1900s. Currently, about a quarter of that distance is...	PA	3.5 mi	Crushed Stone	4 reviews
Heritage Trail (PA) Part of the township's ongoing efforts to create a network of multi-use greenways, Manheim Twp.'s Heritage Trail begins at Valley Road and extends south, along the eastern boundary of Landis Woods to...	PA	1.1 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	1 reviews
Honan Avenue Trail The Honan Avenue Trail is a 3.5 mile long community pathway in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The trail begins at the River Walk Trail in Cambria City, Johnstown, then heads north for three miles along...	PA	3.5 mi	Dirt	0 reviews
Hoodlebug Trail Any trail with a name like "Hoodlebug" deserves a visit. The 10-mile trail follows the path of the 1856-era Indiana Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad, which ran from Blairsville north to the town of...	PA	10.5 mi	Gravel	11 reviews
Houtzdale Line Trail The old railroad line known as the Moshannon, or the Mills Branch, crossed the Moshannon Valley during the mid- to late 1800s. The line was the foundation of the region's late 19th- and early...	PA	10.5 mi	Gravel	15 reviews
Indian Creek Valley Bike Trail Open since 1989, the creek-side Indian Creek Valley Trail traces the route of the Indian Creek Valley Railraod (ICVRR). Just north of Indian Head, you will come to a cluster of acid mine drainage...	PA	8 mi	Crushed Stone	7 reviews
Iron Horse Trail (PA) The Iron Horse Trail follows two abandoned rail beds: the Path Valley Railroad and the Perry Lumber Company Railroad. Originally, the Path Valley Railroad was going to be an extension for the Newport...	PA	10 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt	4 reviews
J. Manley Robbins Trail J. Manley Robbins Trail is a short trail with a long history. Quite possibly it is the oldest documented rail-trail in the country. The trail leads through a beautiful deciduous forest high above the...	PA	2.5 mi	Grass, Gravel	5 reviews
JFK Walking Trail - Pottsville Bike Path & Jogging Area The JFK Walking Trail is a hidden gem created to be part of the Pottsville Community flagship recreation complex. The paved trail is located behind the tennis courts and pool. A stylish sign complete...	PA	0.82 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Lackawanna River Heritage Trail The multi-use Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (LRHT) follows Pennsylvania's Lackawanna River and, when complete, will be more than 70 miles. The trail begins at the confluence of the Lackawanna and...	PA	17.9 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	15 reviews
Lancaster Junction Trail Originally the Reading & Columbia Railroad, this branch of the Reading Railroad was built to haul anthracite coal to Columbia where it was loaded into barges on the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal for...	PA	2.3 mi	Crushed Stone	17 reviews
LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail The short, tranquil LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail follows its namesake creek closely, LeTort Spring Run, through a mix of deciduous trees and lowland marshes bristling with tall grasses and cattails....	PA	2 mi	Cinder, Dirt, Grass	7 reviews
Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail The Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail takes you on a journey into Pennsylvania Dutch country. Running along the corridor of the old Cornwall-Lebanon Railroad, the 14.5-mile trail lets you experience the...	PA	14.5 mi	Crushed Stone	58 reviews
Lehigh and New England Trail The beautiful Lehigh and New England trail is a short, crushed-stone trail that follows a section of the former Lehigh and New England Railroad corridor just south of Tamaqua in eastern Pennsylvania....	PA	2.7 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt	6 reviews
Liberty Bell Trail Currently just a half-mile long community trail in the borough of Hatfield, much greater plans are in store for the multi-use Liberty Bell Trail. Plans call for the trail to follow the route of the...	PA	0.5 mi	Crushed Stone	0 reviews
Lower Trail Grab your bike or your walking shoes, or saddle up your horse, and head for the cool breezes and dappled shade of the 17-mile Lower Trail. The name "Lower," which rhymes with "flower," refers to...	PA	16.5 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	53 reviews
Lowlands Trail Located in beautiful Sinnemahoning State Park in Pennsylvania, the Lowlands Trail uses the former corridor of the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad. The trail and park are now part of the tour...	PA	6 mi	Crushed Stone	2 reviews
Lycoming Creek Bikeway In a pretty valley between the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and Bald Eagle Mountain, the Lycoming Creek Bikeway is a fitting hometown asset. Tourists are not flocking to it, but the local...	PA	5.5 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Lykens Valley Rail Trail Lykens Valley Rail Trail is nearly half-way complete with 9 miles of trail open out of 20 miles planned. Those 9 miles are available in three disconnected segments. In Millersburg, a 0.4-mile segment...	PA	9.2 mi	Crushed Stone	5 reviews
Mahoning Shadow Trail The Mahoning Shadow Trail has a flat surface that is easy for biking, running and walking. There is little signage on the trail, but each trailhead and access point is well marked. Begin at the...	PA	15 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt	13 reviews
Marienville Bike Trail The Marienville Bike Trail is part of a system of roads and trails in the Allegheny National Forest. The trails are open to mountain bikes, trail bikes, and ATVs and are rated as difficult because of...	PA	23.3 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	0 reviews
McClintock Trail As it winds along Oil Creek, McClintock Trail connects Oil Creek State Park with Oil City. Note that much of the route is on-road. Just south of the park, a 1.8-mile section on Waitz Road, a dirt...	PA	9.4 mi	Asphalt	9 reviews
Mill Creek Trail (PA) Just short of a mile in length, the Mill Creek Trail follows the south bank of the stream for which it is named in the suburbs east of Lancaster. Paved with a surface of compact woodchips, the...	PA	0.9 mi	Woodchips	1 reviews
Nor-Bath Trail For 77 years, the tiny Northampton & Bath Railroad traveled the 7 miles between the two Pennsylvania towns that gave the line its name. Then, like its larger cousins, the Northampton & Bath Railroad...	PA	5.1 mi	Crushed Stone	19 reviews
O&W Trail - PA There are two trails named the O&W: one in New York and this one in Pennsylvania. Although the trail stretches 32 miles (as shown on the map), only the first 8 miles of trail (from Simpson to...	PA	8 mi	Dirt, Gravel	6 reviews
Oil Creek State Park Trail The Titusville and Petroleum Center Railroad had one major purpose when it was built in 1863: to transport oil. Oil was discovered in Oil Creek Valley in 1859 by Colonel Edward Drake and William...	PA	9.7 mi	Asphalt	15 reviews
Old Tram Trail Lumber mills frequently set up tram cars running on a set of tracks to carry cut timbers from the steep hillsides. The Old Tram Trail is exactly that and has become a short bit of single track to...	PA	1.8 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass	0 reviews
PWS Trail System Forbes State Forest and the adjacent state parks (Linn Run, Laurel Mountain, and Laurel Ridge) maintain the PWS Trail System, a network of snowmobile trails and forest service roads though the...	PA	36 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	1 reviews
Palmer Township Recreation Trail (Towpath Bike Trail) The Palmer Township Recreation Trail (a.k.a. the Towpath Bike Trail) is a terrific community asset for Palmer and Bethlehem township residents and a great destination for visitors as well. Three modes...	PA	7.8 mi	Asphalt	13 reviews
Panhandle Trail The Panhandle Trail is another jewel in the Pittsburgh metro area trail system. A Conrail line, known as the Panhandle Railroad, once connected Pittsburgh to Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis on this...	PA, WV	29 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	39 reviews
Parrish Trail Located in Kennett Township, the Parrish Trail follows the West Branch of the Red Clay Creek from Pennock Park south, currently ending off Chandler Mill Road just south of its intersection with...	PA	1.5 mi	Crushed Stone, Gravel	2 reviews
Path of the Flood Trail Though it memorializes a sad occasion, the Path of the Flood Trail is a beautiful, tranquil trail. In the Johnstown Flood of 1889, the South Fork Dam failed and more than 2,200 townspeople lost their...	PA	4 mi	Asphalt, Ballast	6 reviews
Penns Creek Path (Mid State Trail) Though little-known compared to other popular rail-trails in Pennsylvania, the Penns Creek Path is worth the effort of visiting for a scenic bike ride or hike in the forest. Pretty in all seasons, it...	PA	3.6 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone	11 reviews
Perkiomen Trail The history of Perkiomen Trail railroad corridor extends more than 140 years. Founded shortly after the Civil War, the Perkiomen Railway Company started running from Oaks to Pennsburg in 1868. New...	PA	19.5 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	48 reviews
Pine Creek Rail Trail One of the premier rail-trails in the Northeast, the Pine Creek Rail Trail in Pine Creek Gorge offers travelers a spectacular 62-mile journey through the area commonly referred to as the Grand Canyon...	PA	62 mi	Crushed Stone	97 reviews
Plainfield Township Trail From 1880 until well into the 20th century, Bangor and Portland Railway steam locomotives plied this corridor and others in the region, providing essential transportation services for the nearby...	PA	6.7 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt	20 reviews
Pymatuning State Park Spillway Trail Located on the abandoned Erie and Pittsburgh branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad, this short but intriguing trail runs through Pymatuning State Park, a large and popular two-state recreation area...	PA	2.9 mi	Ballast	4 reviews
Radnor Trail This 2.4-mile paved trail provides a quiet, scenic escape northwest of Philadelphia, from Encke Park at Radnor-Chester Road to the shopping center at Sugartown Road and Route 30. The trail travels...	PA	2.41 mi	Asphalt	11 reviews
Rail 66 Country Trail Rail 66 Country Trail is a rustic trail paralleling Route 66, that begins in the Village of Marianne near the Clarion Junction (SR 322/SR 66) and extends north to the Clarion/Forest County line. The...	PA	12.7 mi	Asphalt, Cinder, Gravel	5 reviews
Railroad Grade Trail (Ives Run ) North of Mansfield lies the Railroad Grade Trail, know to locals as Ives Run. The 2.5-mile trail begins on the north end at the Ives Run Recreation area, near the boat launch parking lot. Travelers on...	PA	2.6 mi	Ballast, Cinder	3 reviews
Red Clay Creek Trail A work in progress, the Red Clay Creek Trail currently extends along the east branch of the creek for which it is named in Kennett Square. The trail, which has a crushed-stone surface of varying...	PA	1 mi	Crushed Stone, Gravel	1 reviews
Redbank Valley Rail Trail Redbank Valley Rail Trail follows the old Allegheny Valley Railroad, which dates back to 1873. Mile 0 for the trail is at its west end, where the trail meets the Allegheny River and the Armstrong...	PA	57.58 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone	31 reviews
Roaring Creek Watershed This lovely, relatively flat dirt path runs through the Roaring Creek Tract of the Weiser State Forest. Here, the south tributary of Roaring Creek cuts through the forest, pooling into three large...	PA	8 mi	Dirt, Gravel	2 reviews
Roaring Run Trail The out-and-back Roaring Run is the third incarnation of this pathway. First to occupy the waterfront site was the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal towpath, which operated between 1825 and 1850. The...	PA	5 mi	Crushed Stone	10 reviews
Rock Furnace Trail The 1.5-mile Rock Furnace Trail is a scenic path in Roaring Run Recreation Area. The trail follows Roaring Run Creek from its confluence at the Kiski River to a small parking area off Brownstown Road....	PA	1.5 mi	Asphalt	5 reviews
Samuel Justus Recreation Trail Connecting Oil City and Franklin, the Samuel Justus Trail is a 7.1-mile segment of a 30-mile trail that follows the former Allegheny Valley Railroad. The A.V. was completed to Oil City in 1868 and...	PA	7.1 mi	Asphalt	9 reviews
Sandy Creek Trail The Sandy Creek Trail carves its way through some of the most remote and spectacular countryside in northwestern Pennsylvania. This 12-mile paved trail has some impressive features, including tunnels...	PA	12 mi	Asphalt	52 reviews
Schuylkill River Trail Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Schuylkill River Trail forms the spine of the Schuylkill River National Heritage Area, a five-county expanse between Philadelphia and Pottsville. Built along former...	PA	76.6 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	120 reviews
Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail The Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail passes through the rolling green hills of the Schuylkill River Valley, from just outside of Tamaqua to Middleport. The trail runs immediately adjacent to US...	PA	7.3 mi	Dirt, Gravel	9 reviews
Sentiero DiShay Trail Primarily a cross-country ski route, the 13.4-mile Sentiero DiShay Trail can also be enjoyed for hiking and mountain biking. The trail winds through a mixed forest of conifer and deciduous trees. The...	PA	13.4 mi	Dirt	2 reviews
Snow Shoe Rail Trail Coordinated by the Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Association (SSRTA), the Snow Shoe Trail caters primarily to ATV and off-road motorcycle enthusiasts. It is open to other users as well, but the rough...	PA	18.5 mi	Ballast, Gravel	11 reviews
Springlawn Trail The Springlawn Trail travels on what was once Springlawn Road, connecting Chesterville Road (Rt. 841) and Strickersville Road. The 2-mile trail is comprised of dirt and gravel and makes for a good...	PA	2.1 mi	Dirt, Gravel	5 reviews
Stony Valley Railroad Grade Originally named St. Anthony's Wilderness by Moravian missionaries who arrived in the colony in 1742 to convert Native tribes, the Stony Creek Valley became the site of five bustling towns after...	PA	21.5 mi	Dirt, Gravel	46 reviews
Struble Trail The Chester County Parks & Recreation Department opened this trail in 1979 on part of a former Pennsylvania Railroad right-of-way. Today the 2.6-mile trail attracts more than 125,000 visitors each...	PA	2.6 mi	Asphalt	13 reviews
Susquehanna Warrior Trail This Susquehanna Warrior Trail is nestled in the beautiful Susquehanna River Valley, lush with green meadows and surrounding mountain peaks. Eventually the trail will cover 18.5 miles, but now it...	PA	12.3 mi	Crushed Stone	21 reviews
Switchback Railroad Trail When it began operating, the Switchback Railroad was the second railroad in America and the first in Pennsylvania. Built to haul coal from the Summit Mine to the Lehigh Canal, the railroad evolved...	PA	18 mi	Ballast, Dirt, Gravel	10 reviews
Union Canal Trail The Union Canal Trail parallels Tulpehocken Creek between Stonecliffe Action Park northwest of downtown Reading and Blue Marsh Lake. The original Union Canal ran 79.5 miles from the Schuylkill River...	PA	6.3 mi	Crushed Stone	20 reviews
Vestal Trail The Vestal Trail is 0.5-mile connection through town of McCandless that joins the Oakridge neighborhood to the playing fields at its eastern end. The trail is maintained by volunteers of the Rachel...	PA	0.5 mi	Grass, Gravel	0 reviews
Warren to North Warren Bike Trail Located along the banks of Conewango Creek, the open 3-mile segment of this proposed 11-mile trail follows an old New York Central branch north from the city of Warren. Designed to serve primarily as...	PA	3 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
Warwick Township Linear Park Trail The Warwick Township Linear Park Trail is a joint project of Warwick Township and Lititz borough. The pathway extends from Market Street north, following the Santo Domingo Creek, to Newport Road....	PA	1.2 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	0 reviews
West Penn Trail The West Penn Trail, a National Recreation Trail, runs largely along the corridor of the Portage Railroad line that operated from 1830 to 1864 between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. The trail is steadily...	PA	17 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt	22 reviews
Westmoreland Heritage Trail The Westmoreland Heritage Trail is an excellent example of a family-friendly multi-use rail-trail. This crushed-limestone trail features reclaimed railroad bridges over the Conemaugh River and...	PA	14.4 mi	Crushed Stone	18 reviews
Wissahickon Valley Park Trail TRAIL ALERT: As of May 2018, The Wissahickon/ Green Ribbon Trail has been closed until further notice due to flooding, mud and debris. Once the water subsides staff will clean up the trail and...	PA	8.5 mi	Asphalt, Gravel	21 reviews
Wolf Run Trail Running parallel to State Route 219, this 4 mile section of trail has been built on a former line of the Pennsylvania Railroad (Line 651) and runs from Sandy Township in Clearfield County (near...	PA	4.2 mi	Gravel	5 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

Sunday ride

November, 2018 by cindy.gerner.5

My husband and I started in Bainbridge and rode to Columbia. I have a walky for my dog to run beside me and and trailer for when she gets tired. There were many turns and a few small uphills. The traffic on the trail was a little crowded around Chickies Rock. We all had a fabulous ride. I even seen a lizard. Who knew Pennsylvania had lizards. The eastern fence lizard. We also seen a few bald eagles. The views of the Susquehanna were nice too.

John C. Oliver Multi-Purpose Loop Trail

Great in the Fall

November, 2018 by vicki1960

It's been cold for quite a while now but one Sunday the temps got up into the 40's and a lot of people took advantage of the trail that day. Cyclists, walkers, and runners. It was good to see that many people out. Most of the restrooms are closed for the Winter but there are still a few open. The marina is empty as all the boats were removed. Saw 2 different bald eagles.

Slate Heritage Trail

Short and Sweet

October, 2018 by thomaschew

This little trail is less than 4 miles long but is connected to the D&L which at the present time (fall 2018) allows roughly 10 miles north (to Lehighton) and maybe 10 miles south (to Cemeton). So if a longer ride is wanted there you go. The easiest way to access the trail is from the Slatington trail head on the D&L, proceed south a very short distance to the Heritage trail which is to the right and starts on a neighborhood roadway. There are ample signs pointing the way.

The Slate Heritage Trail is open the entire length as the turnpike bridge is complete. As others have mentioned the trail follows the creek. There are (I think) 3 through truss bridges and an old railroad trestle for your creek crossing pleasure. There is also a (very nice) reproduction 19th century covered bridge next to a covered picnic grove. Signs and markers along the way tell of the once booming slate industry complete with ruins of old slate workings. It is a very pleasant abet short trail.

The trail surface is a combination of paved and packed cinders. There are small elevation changes but overall a fairly easy trail to ride or jog.

I mentioned the much larger and much touted D&L Trail which intersects the Slate Heritage Trail. A few words here note I write as of Fall 2018:

As mentioned going north it is 10 miles to Lehighton, 15 if you continue along the Weissport section (Lehigh Canal). The D&L abruptly ends at the waste water treatment plant in Jim Thorpe, leaving the explorer really no viable option to continue north along the Lehigh Gorge section of the D&L. The Carbon County Commissioners have constructed a rather impressive bridge over the Lehigh River that will at some point in the future connect the Lehigh Canal to the Lehigh Gorge Trails adding another 35 miles of rail trail extending from Jim Thorpe to just south of Glenn Summit. However this bridge is closed until a half mile of the northern end of the Lehigh Canal trail is constructed which will not be completed until mid to late 2019 at the earliest (as of fall 2018). Check with the D&L if contemplating this trip.

Heading south on the D&L from Slatington, the trail is closed just south of Cemeton due to a road bridge replacement. This bridge will not be completed until Dec. 2020. At that point, a road bridge just upstream of the current project is due to start which will put another gap in the D&L that will last until late 2023. It is possible to detour the current gap and it might be possible to detour the future gap but make sure before you plan your vacation.

Happy Trails!

Accordion

Elizabethtown Connector Trail

Keep on going west to Masonic Village!

October, 2018 by drwhitenack

From the train station, Pass under the tracks following the passage to the train platforms and on to the grounds of the Masonic Village retirement community. Don’t be intimidated. During daylight hours The community is open to the public. There you can enjoy biking on streets with speed limits under 20 mph or hike on miles of scenic walk only asphalt paths. The hills are very challenging. Head toward the farm market on Eden View Dr. This May be the highest elevation in Lancaster County and you can enjoy views for miles.

Heritage Rail Trail County Park

Beautiful Trail

October, 2018 by johnboylan200

My wife and I rode the Heritage Trail today, starting at Seven Valleys, and headed south to New Freedom. The trail was very scenic, with views of the creek, farmhouses, all along the shaded trail, which was made of crushed stone. The trail ran parallel to the railroad tracks the entire way on this flat portion of the trail. It was very easy and enjoyable ride, and we plan to make the 1.5 hour drive from our home tomorrow, to take in other parts of the trail. There are a lot of nice bike trails in Eastern Pennsylvania, but I would rank the Heritage Trail in the 3

West Creek Recreational Trail

west creek in October

October, 2018 by cindy.gerner.5

We rode the trail in 2 sections. We started in Emporium and rode to the route 120 crossing. It’s uphill going west but barely noticeable. Even though it parallels route 120 we saw an eagle, turkeys, and a coyote which ran out in front of us and ran up the trail a stretch. The trail is in excellent condition. The following day we rode the second half to St Mary’s. This was a very enjoyable section. It passes through state game lands. We had to walk around a tree across the trail too. There were some busy beavers that dropped trees at that section. I recommend this to everyone. It’s beautiful and everyone who helps maintain this gem needs to be applauded

Lowlands Trail

too wet to ride the west creek

October, 2018 by cindy.gerner.5

I found this trail and since it was a wet Monday we gave it a try. We started at the lot by the dam. The trail consists of the park road that leads to the gravel trail. We started out on a steep uphill climb. I’m not in the best shape but managed to pull myself up the hill. The ride downhill was worth it. The trail passes through a picnic area and the gravel portion through marsh. We saw turkeys . There is an elk viewing pavilion at the end of the trail. On the way back the hill is long but not too steep. We got back to the parking lot I decided to ride down the dirt road about a quarter mile and glad I did. I chased out an immature bald eagle

K&T Trail

Quiet

October, 2018 by dreadnaught1992

Cool breeze being next to the river, very few people on the trail, a little short. Hoping the expansions happen eventually.

Butler-Freeport Community Trail

Uphill Both Ways!

October, 2018 by vicki1960

Parked at the Butler end of the trail at Fellowship Crossing. Biked uphill to Cabot and back, which was 10 miles each way. Coming back about the last 6 miles is downhill into Butler.
The trail is gravel. Some sections of the trail seemed to be washed out.
Towards the Butler end the trail is only a few feet wide.
But still a nice trail.
If you go from Butler to the other end in Freeport it's 21 miles.

202 Parkway Trail

Good For A Workout Or Building High-Speed Skills

October, 2018 by maxkennerly

This trail is well-separated from the cars, so they're not a hazard, but there are a handful of crossings (with lights and pedestrian signals), which are annoying but easy and safe to do. This trail isn't in the woods (although the offshoots to Neshaminy Creek Trail are), so it's not somewhere to explore the beauty of nature, but it has two key virtues: (1) it is well-maintained asphalt with gentle turns and (2) the southern half is at a higher average elevation (200-250 feet) than the northern half.

Thus, heading south is a good workout with a lot of long-but-not-impossible climbs, while those same hills become long descents when heading north, a great place for people to develop confidence at higher speeds, using drop-bars, or practicing their lean for a high-speed turn. If you're just starting out cycling, or you're preparing for a 10- or 20-mile event, this is an excellent trail to develop your skills and improve your fitness.

Great Allegheny Passage

Awesome

October, 2018 by vikkb34

We rode it on a couple of sections..We parked at Deal ,road to Big Savage Tunnel & Eastern Continental Divide & little further & back..Then drove to Garrett & parked & rode to Salisbury Viaduct & Meyersdale Train Station,where we stopped . Some neat art work & gift shop. We ended up talking to a volunteer who was Brooke Folk,the local writer who writes about the trail & anyway about 2 weeks later he wrote about us ,which was cool!! He was a very interesting guy.We really enjoyed the trail. Next day parked in Harnedsville & rode to Pinkerton tunnel & little further then back..Had lunch then drove to Ohiopyle & rode about 15 more miles.We like to ride but are more casual riders,maybe 20-30 miles a day. Slight up hill in parts,but not bad.I would recommend getting the Trail Guide book. It is great & has a great map of all the high lights & towns. We will be back to ride other sections..such a great trail,nice towns & nice people..

Great Allegheny Passage

great trail

October, 2018 by tradrrr

I really liked this trail. While being a little frustrated on the Pittsburgh city trail, I discovered this one by accident and loved how nice it was. Near Pittsburgh it takes you through some nice Pittsburgh-esqe things.

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